How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?

Sweet Bird of Youth is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Sweet Bird of Youth rated?

Sweet Bird of Youth is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Sweet Bird of Youth?

As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) tonight

Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) runs 2 h, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.7 from 141 TMDB members. Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.

Runtime: 2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: March 21, 1962
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 141 votes
Director: Richard Brooks
Starring: Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Sweet Bird of Youth?: Sweet Bird of Youth is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Sweet Bird of Youth rated?: Sweet Bird of Youth is rated NR in the US.
Is Sweet Bird of Youth a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Sweet Bird of Youth?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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